Tender

GB-Bristol: Forestry England Bridge Inspections

FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)

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Tender

25 Nov 2020 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has initiated a tender for "GB-Bristol: Forestry England Bridge Inspections." This procurement falls under the category of structural engineering consultancy services and is located in Bristol, UK. Currently in the active tender stage, the period for submission will close on 6 January 2021. The contract is valued between £100,000 and £500,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 February 2021 and run until 31 January 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants to submit offers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering and consultancy, particularly those that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that have expertise in bridge inspections and structural analysis will find themselves well-suited to compete. The successful tenderer will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections of bridges classified under categories A and B, which could lead to further work, including optional analysis and repair recommendations. Engaging with this contract could enhance a business’s profile and expand its service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Forestry England Bridge Inspections

Notice Description

New contract to carry out Principle, General & Special Bridge Inspections throughout Forestry England. Bridges are classified into four groups, A, B, C & D, according to structural risk, with A being the highest. The bridge inspection regime on public highways is governed by legislation, and our in-house standards are broadly similar. All bridges are undergo a 'General Inspection' at a maximum interval of every 2 years, replaced by a 'Principal Inspection' every 6 years. Additionally, there can be times when a further inspection is required outside of these timings, and this is referred to as a 'Special Inspection'. We require an external resource to carry out, record and report these inspections for a number of our category A and B bridges. Work to include: A) desk top study to produce workflow plan with indicative methodology of inspection of each bridge for approval B) pre-inspection site visit for all bridges, including update of Forestry England risk assessments as needed - issue revised workflow plan for approval C) carry out inspections D) report findings E) optional additional structural analysis and design work to provide recommendations for repairs where defects are identified F) optional: call off extra inspections using day rates. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967b63fc-766a-48f7-bb3f-073828f98b8b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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